[noun] a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange Synonyms: InterNet, cyberspace
[noun] a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
[noun] the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) Synonyms: income, profit, lucre, profit, profits, earnings
[noun] a goal lined with netting (as in soccer or hockey)
[noun] game equipment consisting of a strip of netting dividing the playing area in tennis or badminton
[noun] an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals Synonyms: work, mesh, meshing, meshwork
[verb] make as a net profit; "The company cleared $1 million" Synonyms: sack, sack up, clear
[verb] yield as a net profit; "This sale netted me $1 million" Synonyms: clear
[verb] construct or form a web, as if by weaving Synonyms: web
[verb] catch with a net; "net a fish"
[adjective] remaining after all deductions; "net profit"
[adjective] conclusive in a process or progression; "the final answer"; "a last resort"; "the net result" Synonyms: final, last
